Space Planner

Space Planner

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Washington, DC

Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture?

If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level!

Articus Solutions, LLC is a certified ANC 8(a), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

We provide world-class Engineering, Integrated Hardware and Software, Advisory & Assistance Services (A&AS), Program & Project Management, Subject Matter Experts, Financial & Administrative Services, and Records Management Services.

Articus has extensive experience supporting customers throughout the US and around the globe and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Chenega Corporation.

The Space Planner position will work closely with USAID’s M / MS / HMD Space Planning & Design team and Facilities Building Managers and assist in all aspects of space planning projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Space Planning and Design Supervisor, Team Lead, and the HMD Team by performing the full range of space planning work and managing multiple facilities-related projects, new construction, and refurbishments.
• Utilize the principles of Interior Design and Project Management.
• Through assigned projects :
• Work directly with the POC in gathering the scope of work.
• Survey the space as needed.
• Develop Design Intent Drawings and optional solutions for the project.
• Present the design options to the POC and project team.
• Create Construction Documentation (CD) packages with all related paperwork necessary for each project.
• Assist in maintaining project records utilizing the HMD Space Planning and Design established procedures and USAID policy such as :
• Balance required resources and budgets per assigned projects.
• Work with the HMD Team in assessing risks.
• Develop appropriate mitigation strategies for each project.
• Assist in acquiring and working with the required 3rd party services of multiple disciplines such as construction, design, IT, telecommunications, interior furnishings, etc.
• Coordinate the work with the project team.
• Assist Team Lead in :
• Estimating the amount of time a project will take.
• Scheduling appropriate resources.
• Evaluating project methodology.
• Developing corrective solutions as required.
• Interface with vendors, various contractors, system specialists, and Bureau managers.
• Assist the Space Planning & Design Office with the Space Allocation Program.
• Assist the Space Planning & Design Office and the Office of Civil Rights and Diversity with a knowledge base of reasonable accommodation, utilizing the Space Planning Division product standards and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related discipline preferred.
• 5+ years of professional experience.
• Active Secret Clearance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Ability for local travel.
• Strong creative and leadership qualities.
• Knowledgeable in using Microsoft Office and its programs, AutoCAD, and related programs.
• Knowledge of FM Systems or a CAFM-related program is a plus.

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